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Discover a variety of course opportunities for high school students this summer with Northwestern Qatar. Our Summer pre-college programs invite you to immerse yourself in rigorous online or in-person course work and experience a unique global college culture led by Northwestern Qatar faculty and graduates. Upon completion of the course, students will earn a certificate of participation as well as an unforgettable experience.
Course Description: This 5-Day Pre-College course introduces students to the exciting frontier of AI-powered filmmaking and animation. As generative AI revolutionizes visual storytelling, this hands-on program will equip students with the skills to utilize cutting-edge tools like Sora, Runway, Kling AI, Dream Machine, and MiniMax to create compelling visual narratives. Students will progress through the complete creative pipeline—from ideation and scriptwriting to visual development, animation, and post-production—learning how AI can enhance each stage. Through daily workshops and guided exercises, participants will develop the prompt crafting expertise needed to direct AI tools toward their creative vision. By the end of the course, students will have created original short films or animations leveraging generative AI, gaining practical experience that bridges traditional storytelling principles with emerging technologies.
Instructor: Spencer Striker, Associate Professor in Residence
Duration: 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Date: July 6 — July 10, 2025
Location: Northwestern University in Qatar, Education City
Program Fees: QAR 750.00
In this two-week pre-college program, students will explore the fields of journalism and communication through a pair of immersive, university-level courses. Designed to mirror the academic experience at Northwestern Qatar, the program offers a dynamic introduction to both majors, complete with hands-on learning and exposure to real-world media practices. Courses run throughout the day, offering a comprehensive preview of university life. A detailed schedule will be shared with admitted students. The program includes the following components:
This pre-college course will give aspiring storytellers, writers, and critical thinkers a strong foundation for further study in journalism.Learn about the main principles and practices of journalistic storytelling in the digital age by combining foundational news writing, reporting, interviewing, and media ethics. An emphasis on media literacy will teach you how to critically evaluate sources and understand the impact of misinformation. Analyzing various examples in a newsroom-like environment, complete with pitch meetings and workshops, will help you understand how to identify newsworthy topics, conduct effective research, and craft compelling stories across multiple platforms.
Duration: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dates: August 3 - August 14, 2025
Program Fees: QAR 1,500.00